Carry in a Florida Pharmacy

This is a discussion on Carry in a Florida Pharmacy within the Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Most likely very bad info from a well meaning friend or psyco instructor. Either way, wrong....

Abstract: 790.145 Crimes in pharmacies; possession of weapons; penalties. (1) Unless otherwise provided by law, any person who is in possession of a concealed "firearm," as defined in s. 790.001(4), within the premises of a "pharmacy," as defined in chapter 465, is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.

Here's the rest of that for you "see it to believe it" types. (like me, it seems :))

s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(2) The provisions of this section do not apply:

(a) To any law enforcement officer;

(b) To any person employed and authorized by the owner, operator, or manager of a pharmacy to carry a firearm or destructive device on such premises; or

There is a statute in FL that makes it a felony to possess a concealed firearm in a pharmacy. However, if you read the entire section, there is an exemption for LEO's and those with valid Concealed Weapon Licenses.....